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Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria too small for lightweight
Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria is a 'fat featherweight' who would drop back to 145 pounds after fighting him, per Spinnin Backfist interview.
Conor McGregor reveals no-flash camp ahead of UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor says his team cut no corners preparing for his July 11 welterweight rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
Josh Emmett targets lightweight return after admitting 145-pound cut
Emmett, riding a three-fight skid, says the featherweight cut is 'crazy' and hurting his performances. The 41-year-old plans to fight at 155 by year's end.
Jiri Prochazka Uses Stinging Nettles in Bushido Training Ritual
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka walked into a nettle bush as part of a ceremonial strengthening ritual marking summer's start, he revealed this week.
Zabit Magomedsharipov injured, pulls out of Moscow grappling match
Former UFC featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov has withdrawn from his July 5 grappling match against Raul Rosas Jr. due to injury, Sherdog reports.
McGregor says 170-pound move brings 'different thud' vs Holloway
Conor McGregor says fighting at welterweight will bring a different level of power when he faces Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
Zabit Magomedsharipov withdraws from grappling return with injury
Former UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov pulled out of his first match in nearly seven years after suffering an injury ahead of ACBJJ 21 on Sunday.
BKFC boss rips fighter after weigh-in shove nearly sends opponent off stage
David Feldman erupted at Pat Sullivan after the Philadelphia fighter shoved Ruben Arroyo during Thursday's BKFC Liberty Brawl weigh-ins, calling him a 'f*cking punk.'
Gamrot vs. Salkilld set to headline UFC Vegas 120 in August
Mateusz Gamrot will face surging Aussie Quillan Salkilld in the UFC Vegas 120 main event Aug. 8 at the Apex, the promotion announced Thursday.
UFC Freedom 250 walkout music released as official album
The live Marine Band performances from UFC's White House event hit streaming platforms Friday, featuring Thunderstruck, Zac Brown Band's anthem, and 25 other tracks.
Jon Jones on UFC White House: 'Makes me feel a lot more important'
Jones told Red Corner MMA that UFC's June 14 White House card elevated the sport to a prestigious new level, despite Dana White blocking his own participation.
California commission plans vineyard fundraiser for fighters
The California State Athletic Commission will hold Napa Knockout on July 25 at Raymond Vineyards, with all proceeds benefiting retired fighters.
Quillan Salkilld vs. Mateusz Gamrot Headlines UFC Vegas 120
Unbeaten Australian knockout artist Quillan Salkilld gets his first UFC main event against former title challenger Mateusz Gamrot on Aug. 8 in Las Vegas.
Justin Gaethje Named MMA Fighting's 2026 Fighter of the Midyear
The 37-year-old lightweight champion earned the honor after his upset win over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House in June, his second interim title, and career revival.
Molly McCann reveals family tie to Katie Taylor
Molly McCann tells BBC Sport her family relationship with Katie Taylor was kept quiet because neither wanted the link to overshadow their separate careers.
PFL confirms 11-fight card for Washington D.C. on July 25
The promotion announced Thursday an 11-bout lineup for its D.C. event, headlined by a vacant welterweight title fight between undefeated Thad Jean and former champion Shamil Musaev.
Josh Emmett plans lightweight return after featherweight skid
The 41-year-old veteran targets a move back to 155 pounds after losing three straight at featherweight, with a fight planned for October or December.
Kamaru Usman says Dricus Du Plessis fight was mentioned, not offered
Usman told his podcast the UFC 327 opponent was 'mentioned, not really offered' and that July's announcement caught him off guard.
Jamahal Hill trolls heavyweight contenders in new video
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill mocked potential heavyweight opponents in a social media video as he prepares for his divisional debut later this year.
Conor McGregor return vs Max Holloway headlines UFC 329
McGregor faces Holloway in the UFC 329 main event as MMA Fighting looks back at the first half of 2026 with midyear grades and awards.